Project Manager- Child Bride to Bookworm

(Based at Bangladesh Country Office, Dhaka)

We believe in the power and potential of every child. This is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. Its girls who are most affected.  Plan International’s new Global Strategy aims to transform the lives of 100 million girls by implementing an integrated programme and influence approach. We are dedicated and responsible to act on our core values and advance our organisational purpose- Advancing Children’s Rights and Equality for Girls demonstrate our commitments to stand for what is right.

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The role and scope

Plan International Bangladesh in partnership with SUROVI is implementing “Child Bride to Bookworm project” since January 2020. The project aims to reduce the schools dropout rate in secondary schools of Dhaka City through i) strengthening SMC and other stakeholders capacity on schools governance ii) creating an enabling learning environment both at school and at home with a major focus on gender transformative approach and iii) supporting marginalized students through need based support. 

Currently, Plan International Bangladesh is seeking a Project Manager who will oversee and manage the smooth operation and implementation of the identified project activities, and also line manage the project staff through partnership implementation modalities on time, on budget and with quality. This includes line management of Technical Specialist-Secondary Education and Gender Specialist to meet with donor compliance and the needs of the students, teachers, community and schools. The project manager will ensure quality delivery and achievement of project objectives and results, and will be responsible for reporting, following up with partner, supporting monitoring compliance and regular monitoring of project achievements. The role requires close collaboration with other project and technical teams across the organization.

What we’re looking for

We are looking for a potential team member who has Master’s degree in Education or in Social Science with around 5 years’ experience in managing complex secondary education project while 3 years managerial experience in livelihood/education/child protection including strong project management, budget management and analysis skills

Please click on the link for detailed job description: Project Manager-Child Bride to Bookworm.pdf

How to apply:

To find out more details and apply visit: Project Manager- Child Bride to Bookworm and should apply online by 20 August 2022. Plan International Bangladesh is committed to ending gender inequality, and achieving a gender balanced workforce. Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply. Please note we will be shortlisting on an ongoing basis so would encourage early applications.

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Plan International Bangladesh is committed to ending gender inequality, and achieving a gender balanced workforce. Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply. Plan promotes competitive salary, female friendly workplace, outstanding co-workers (who are respectful, professional, unbiased and easy to work with). Equal opportunity allows equal access to promotion, leadership role or incentive programme and plan actively encourages diversity welcoming applications from all especially women and people living with disability.

References will be taken along with background check and Anti-terrorism screening in conformity with Plans Global Policy on Safeguarding Children and Young People.

Salary Package: BDT.  1,29,040.00 – 1,61,300.00 (Monthly CTC) along with other benefits i.e., Life insurance, and hospitalization benefit.

Only short-listed candidates shall be contacted. References will be taken and background and Anti-terrorism checks will be carried out in conformity with Plans Safeguarding policy of Children and Young People. 

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